1940s vintage little black dress
vintage 40s black silk satin cocktail dress
back of black silk cocktail dress
1940s vintage draped skirt party dress
detail of side draped skirt LBD
close-up detail draped skirt and sash
side view of  40s black silk party dress
bodice of vintage 40s dressy silk dress
1940s vintage little black dress
vintage 40s black silk satin cocktail dress
back of black silk cocktail dress
1940s vintage draped skirt party dress
detail of side draped skirt LBD
close-up detail draped skirt and sash
side view of  40s black silk party dress
bodice of vintage 40s dressy silk dress

40s Women's Cocktail Dress Vintage 1940s LBD Slinky Draped Black Silk Medium VFG

$ 95.00 Sale Save

A quietly gorgeous vintage Little Black Dress, probably dating to the early 1940s. The bodice is fitted with diagonal darting - it has cap sleeves and a simplified sweetheart neckline. Skirt silhouette is gently A-line with pleated draping at the left hip that cascades in a narrowing ruffle down to the hem. A self fabric loop at the top of the ruffle accommodates the 4" wide short sash that crisscrosses within the loop to form a soft bow, anchored with a single snap. 

SIZE: No size label 

Measurements

Inches

Centimeters

Bust

38.5"

97.75

Waist

28"

71

Hips

41"

104

Bodice length from shoulder seam

16"

40.5

Skirt length

27.5"

70

Sweep

49"

124.5

FABRIC/COLORS: Thick medium weight black silk, with a matte satin finish on the "right" side and a faille weave on the back.

TAGS: No tags seen - this may have been custom sewn, at a very good skill level.

 CLOSURES: A small Talon metal sideseam zipper and a pair of hooks & eyes at the back of the neck.

CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.